Whippoorwill, 8

Courtesy of Caitlin Helveston

Whippoorwill (what a mouthful) is an incredibly sweet and independent girl. She prefers to have a bed three times the size of her so she can spread out. When I entered the shelter, she was sort of hesitant to come up and say hello, but once she got a free moment, she wandered over for a few seconds and then went right back to the bed. She does not like being picked up (which I tried) so you need to respect her wishes. See this video of her when she's not sleepy! If Whippoorwill sounds like the pup for you, check her out here!

Sarachi, 1

Courtesy of Caitlin Helveston

Sarachi is as spicy as her name (seriously)! I have had several encounters with her that have both been positive and negative. When I stood next to her while I was looking into the kitten room, she swatted at my head! But don't let that alarm you. Sarachi is a very confident cat with an attitude so she will need an owner who can keep her occupied and play with her for several hours a day. When I entered the cat room most recently, she was already sleeping on the cat tower and let me pet her. For a moment I thought she was a different cat until she reached out and scratched me! Her new owner will need to understand that she needs a lot of alone time and only a few seconds of love. See her here!

Bandit, 1

Courtesy of the VBSPCA

Bandit is a labrador pitbull mix who has incredibly cute ears! He is an energetic pup, whose favorite time of day is playtime! He is still very young so he would benefit best from an owner who can train him. Meet him here!

Riddick, 10

Courtesy of the VBSPCA

Riddick is a shy guy at first, so it will take him time to open up to you, but once he does, he's very affectionate. The shelter recommends giving him some catnip to help him feel comfortable. See him here!

Sansa, 1-5

Courtesy of Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center

Sansa is an extremely nervous and shy girl who will require time to open up to the right person, much like her Game of Thrones character counterpart. Since she has plenty of nervous qualities, it took her a long time to open up to the staff at the shelter and to trust people. Sansa needs an owner who can help her conquer her fears and break her out of her little shell. It's also a bonus if you have another dog; she loves them! Hear more about her story, here!

Percy, 1-5

Courtesy of Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center

He would make an excellent barn cat or with an owner who can help deal with his sinusitis in a calm and understanding manner. If you feel that you have the patience, please come meet this goofy boy, here!

Chesapeake Animal Services

Valentine, 1-5

Courtesy of the Chesapeake Animal Services

This lucky girl has gone on two Snout and Abouts recently and was a total sweetheart both times. Valentine was phenomenal in the car, super-polite, and managed to match the volunteer's energy when walking. If you think that she sounds like a match, please head on down to the shelter to meet her!

Norfolk SPCA

Buddy, 5

Courtesy of Norfolk SPCA

Buddy is a smart pup who already knows basic tricks but would benefit from some other training. The staff thinks that he could do well with an active family who has some downtime on the couch because he can adjust to both settings. He does love playing fetch with the staff and is teaching them how he plays! If he sounds like the pup for you, check him out here!

Sebastian, 3

Courtesy of Norfolk SPCA

Not much is said about this girl, but she appears to be a very gentle cat. Check her out here!

Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter | Newport News

The Peninsula SPCA is more than just an adoption shelter; they're a petting zoo, too. Popular to the locals, you can find them at 5843 Jefferson Ave., in Newport News – check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and their website! The shelter performs a behavioral test on each animal while they are at the shelter so they can provide a thorough description.

Lily and Ivy, 1

Courtesy of the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

How cute are they?? These girls are a bonded pair who need a family who can provide lots of exercise with daily walks. These two love to meet other people, dogs, and children! See them here!

Ella, 1

Courtesy of the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

Ella recently had a litter of kittens and because of it she is very sweet and simply wants attention. Meet her here!

Did we pick your future best friend? Do you plan to head on over to the shelters to adopt? Tell us in the comments.